Can newborn babies breathe underwater?

While some mothers choose to give birth in water, a newborn baby cannot breathe under water. When a baby is in the uterus, he receives oxygen from the umbilical cord but not does engage in breathin...
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Can aquatic turtles breathe underwater?

Aquatic turtles have lungs, so need oxygen from air and cannot stay underwater indefinitely. Some turtles can absorb oxygen through the skin around their neck and tail, which allows them to stay un...
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